Financial Symmetry: Balancing Today with Retirement

Navigating Your Options as an Eligible Designated Beneficiary, Ep #234


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Four categories are recognized under current regulations to qualify as an Eligible Designated Beneficiary (EDB). These include the surviving spouse, minor children of the decedent, a disabled or chronically ill individual as assessed at the time of the decedent's passing, and other individuals who are no more than ten years younger than the deceased account owner. If you fall into one of these categories, you'll be afforded more time and flexibility than Non-Eligible Designated Beneficiaries. This is due to recent regulatory changes, underscored by The Secure Act, altering the landscape of inherited IRAs.

Outline of This Episode
  • [00:00] The complexities and benefits of being an eligible designated beneficiary (EDB) for inheriting an IRA.
  • [03:34] Eligible designated beneficiaries have two key advantages: more time and flexibility in inheritance.
  • [08:21] Withdrawing from an IRA before age 59 incurs a 10% penalty and income tax; RMDs depend on age, starting at 73 for most people.
  • [10:10] The stretch IRA avoids a 10% penalty by basing RMDs on life expectancy. 
  • [15:46] Timing distributions strategically can reduce tax liability. Wait until retirement to avoid high tax brackets. 
  • [18:01] Evaluate options carefully when inheriting an IRA, considering tax implications and future changes.

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